Memory is a free arcade game you can play right here in your browser. Think memory — that is the shape of it. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Memory
Play by heart and let's see what level you can get to
How to play Memory
The rules land within the first few seconds of play. On desktop the arrow keys / WASD do the moving; the full mapping is in the table below. The game runs in portrait, so on a phone you can play one-handed, and on desktop it stays centred rather than stretched out of shape. There is no penalty for failing, so push a little harder than feels safe.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
What keeps Memory worth returning to is how quickly a single round resolves. It respects your time — you are never more than a click from another attempt. It is not trying to be anything larger, and it is better for it.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Memory gameplay — Train your recall
- Added to our catalogue from a 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Memory free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Memory — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Memory is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Memory on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Memory?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.
Can I play Memory fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Memory?
Memory is a arcade game built around memory. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
